Shanti Parikh - Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Professor: Shanti Parikh

Department: Anthropology

College: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH4134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wonderful professor, class could be dull at some points, but it was definitely a perspective-altering one. A good of mix of movies and guest speakers to always keep things fresh. She seems very passionate about what she teaches. Papers could be a shock because of their unusual prompts, but it was a learning experience that I appreciated.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AIDS01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome professor and class. Definitely one of the most insightful and informative classes I've taken at WashU. She assigns a lot of reading, there are random quizzes, and she expects a lot from her students. But the class is definitely worth it! Take this class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AIDSAIDS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FRESE01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

awesome teacher. only class i liked this year. she makes the material very interesting

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AIDSEPID
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Fantastic prof. Keenly intelligent, very friendly, and an expert in the field. If you have even a passing interest in AIDS, take her class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR4134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved this class and Prof. Parikh. The class was a mix of her, guest lecturers, videos, debates, outside visits to AIDS organizations, etc. I learned more in this class than most of my others at Wash U. thus far. The only downside is you have a lot of papers, lot of reading, and she is a fair but tough grader.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AIDS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She provided excellent lectures which proved her intelligence in the subject. She does a great job of leading class discussions and creates a very positive environment by finding something right in what you try to say. She's probably the best professor I've had here at Wash U. And she's really hot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIVAIDS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Absolutely phenomenal professor, best I ever had in four years at Wash U. Classes are for people motivated to learn material on their own and contribute to class. I'm now in Wash U med school; she made me easily one of the most knowledgeable students about AIDS epidemic at this #2-rated med school.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH4091
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I disagree with most criticism given. Great teacher. Very concerned with student's progress and understanding of material. laid back, but a little unorganized. very knowledgable about Africa, especially HIV/AIDS. have taken other classes with her, she expects you to participate. wonderful teacher!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AIDSEPIDEMIC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's funny and acts really laid back in class. But she's way too strict of a grader for someone who half-asses lectures and e-mails out the requirements for assigments 2 days before they're due.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AIDSEPIDEMIC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good professor with an expansive knowledge of the subjects. The students that succeed most with her are those that take the most initiative. Do not expect a lot of structure (though I appreciate this), but expect a lot of knowledge.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AIDSEPIDEMIC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Shanti did not teach...her TAs did all the work. She was apathetic to her students and left twice during the semester to do her research. She focused too much on her outside research and neglected her students as a result. I would not recommend her as a professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AIDSINAFRICA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Shanti is very into herself and couldn't give a damn about students. She has an interesting class but assigns way to much reading and other work, like you dont have other classes to worry about.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

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Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH164B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Moves too quickly; good sense of humor; definitely a sexy professor (knee-length leather boots)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AFAS313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

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